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Hot Stove roundup: Keeping Bailey in Cincy will be hard

Bob Nightengale chats with MLB Tonight regarding the remaining prominent free agents, his thoughts on the Hall of Fame Ballot and more

By Andrew Simon
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Like fellow pitcher David Price, Homer Bailey has seen his name come up in trade rumors this offseason because of his climbing salary and upcoming free agency.

The Reds would like to sign the right-hander to a long-term extension before he hits the open market next winter, as MLB.com's Mark Sheldon writes, but general manager Walt Jocketty acknowledged that Bailey's asking price will make that difficult.

The Orioles have interest in free-agent righty Bronson Arroyo, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.

Olney also reports that free-agent lefty Chris Capuano is willing to be patient as he looks for a two-year contract.

The Mariners are considering making more additions this offseason, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports and MLB Network. But the front office will need to persuade ownership in order to snag the likes of Price, Masahiro Tanaka or Nelson Cruz.

The Indians added depth to their roster, signing veterans Scott Atchison and Jeff Francoeur to Minor League deals that will allow them to compete for spots in the bullpen and on the bench, respectively.